WITS About Us Podcast
Hear from industry experts, female apprentices and trade career coaches in our podcast series.
Proudly presented by MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees, the WITS About Us Podcast provides fresh thinking, real experiences and stirring stories to inspire more women working in trades for women in trades.
Podcast Episodes
- Episode 1: Hacia Atherton
Episode 1 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Hacia Atherton, founding director of Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT), and hosted by General Manager of MiTraining, Stacey Wallace.
Hacia Atherton’s work in this space is revolutionising how trade-based industries in Australia attract, support, and retain female careers within skilled trades.
Her desire to help others succeed emerged after sustaining crushing injuries in a life-threatening equestrian accident. After being told she may never walk again, Hacia realised that success is a relative concept that must constantly be redefined, and that advancement in life is primarily based on one’s ability to implement incremental goals.
- Episode 2: Louise Azzopardi
Episode 2 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Louise Azzopardi, heavy vehicle mechanic and life coach.
From a 15-year-old high school student with no intentions of pursuing higher education to becoming the first female to ever receive a Gold Medal in the Australian National Heavy Vehicle competition, Louise's story is one of determination, resilience, and triumph.
- Episode 3: Peta Skujins
Episode 3 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Peta Skujins from Integrated Information Service.
The episode explores the potential of trades as a career path for young women. It emphasises the role of parents and educators in supporting young people in the career decision-making process and looks at how trades align with the growth of the Australian job market.
- Episode 4: Christina Scott-Young and Jessica Borg
Episode 4 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Associate Professor Christina M. Scott-Young from RMIT University and Dr Jessica Borg, a lecturer and researcher from the University of Melbourne.
The episode explores women's underrepresentation in trades, focusing on construction, addressing skill gaps through apprenticeships, and the importance of promoting inclusivity.
- Episode 5: Karly Martin
Episode 5 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Karly Martin, a recently qualified Mechanical Fitter based in Sydney.
The episode delves into Karly’s remarkable work in the trades industry, born from her journey to overcome adversity.
- Episode 6: Radmila Desic AM
Episode 6 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Radmila Desic AM FAIB, a qualified carpenter and joiner.
The episode delves into Radmila's remarkable work in the trades industry, from getting started as an apprentice to being awarded the Order of Australia for her significant service to women in the construction industry.
- Episode 7: Teah Olsen
Episode 7 of the WITS About Us Podcast features Teah Olsen, a qualified Fitter and Turner, former MIGAS Apprentice, Women in Trades MiScholarship winner, and a finalist in the WorldSkills National Championship Australia. She's also part of the 2024 Youth Employment Youth Advisory Group (DEWR).
The episode delves into Teah's inspiring journey in the trades industry.
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About the WITS About Us Podcast
WITS About Us is a podcast series designed to provide valuable resources for New South Wales women interested in a trade career. The series features six episodes with interviews with industry experts, female apprentices, and trade career coaches.
The podcast is part of the Connecting Women to Trades Grant Program, which aims to increase the number of women in trade jobs as part of the NSW Government's Women in Trades Strategy.
Created by MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees in partnership with the NSW Government, WITS About Us podcast is committed to promoting gender diversity and empowering women in the trades industry.
WITS About Us Podcast host, Stacey Wallace.
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